WHY PARTICIPATION IS SO IMPORTANT Almost all our public participation projects have achieved a measure of impact in shaping policy and can be seen through the reports from the municipalities and government committees involved.
To name a few; - City of Cape Town drought charge was not implemented due to the
public commentary.
- CoCT rates and tariffs were adjusted (twice)
- Nersa recalled the registration of home generators
- Eskom was not granted the tariff hike they wanted (twice)
- Airports have not been renamed
- Living Will Bill was amended and adopted to reflect the public input
- GMO maize testing in SA was not approved
- Gambling Amendment Bill is being revisited
- Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill is being revisited.
The point of public participation is to co-create policy, not simply to vote yes or no.
In instances where there is an overwhelming majority opposing the draft policy or amendment, then government tends to withdraw it, amend and republish once again for public comment.
If the opportunity to
comment and co-create policy did not exist, the government would implement their first drafts and then the public would need to use the frightfully expensive and lengthy legal process to undo the legislation.
We have witnessed in instances such as eTolls - eight years and millions of rand later and etolls are still here - and now will no doubt never be undone.
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